A naval version of the 1733 French military pistol, copied from an original in the Musée de l’Armée.
Supplied in a non-firing state.
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Technical details Specifications & construction
Barrel12 inches
Bore.62 calibre
Overall length19¾ inches
This reproduction is
a copy of one manufactured by J L. CARRIER which is marked on the lock.
This professional was one of a number contracted in the St. Etienne area to fill
military contracts for the french.
This is a faithful copy of an
original from the Musee de l'Armee in Paris right down to the hand hewed
stock and hand fitting. The barrel is 12 inches long and is a .62 calibre and the pistol's overall length is 19 3/4 inches.
The lock is made with strong durable springs
and has a
case-hardened frizzen (hammer) that throws good sparks.
We
use a industrial case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more
reliable and longer lasting.
Presently no other musket provider uses
this technique.
As with all our
other flintlocks, the vent is not drilled (read details below) so we can ship easily to our door
throughout North America and to Europe and the UK.
Aside from that they
are exactly like
the originals.
A fine addition to any collection.
War of the
Austrian Succession - Culloden
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French and Indian War
-
American Revolution
The French 1733 Pistol with steel hardware
was designed for the French Navy. As such one can imagine many
fell into the hands of pirates and privateers roaming the seas of the first
half of the 18th century it is therefore not surprising that this has become
a popular pistol for the film industry. For example, in the hit series
Black Sails one of the main characters (far right) is shown
sporting one, conveniently attached to his belt using the pistol belt hook:
Black Sails. (courtesy STARZ) Second from
the left has the brass version of the same pistol.
However this was not the only use of this
pistol. When the American Revolution broke out, Continental forces
were desperate for arms. Benjamin Franklin turned to the French
government, purchasing a number of these pistols. It is unknown
how they were distributed but it is suspected that that both the Army and
Navy received them.
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with
your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the
shipping costs. It has to be returned in two weeks of receipt and be in its
original state (unaltered and unmodified).
Non-Firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets and pistols in a non-firing state for demonstration purposes. This allows us to comply with various local, state, national and international firearms regulations, along with shipping company policy restrictions. This means the product comes right to your doorstep. A certified gunsmith may decide to alter a musket or pistol to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. No need to remove the breech plug. We are not legally responsible for any changes from its present state. Please read our Conditions of Use and Legal Disclaimer. The customer is expected to be aware of the laws of their locality that govern products of this nature.
